Athletic Specialist

City of Memphis•Memphis, TN

About The Position

Works under the general supervision of the Manager of Recreation Programs to plan, organize, and supervise city-wide athletic programs for youth or adults. The role coordinates athletic activities, staff, facilities, registrations, budgets, clinics, and sporting events. Work is performed in an office environment, with some outdoor work to evaluate and monitor athletic activities and inspect playing facilities. The schedule includes weekends and nights when necessary to monitor events. The position requires communicating with management, staff, and the general public; lifting and carrying audiovisual equipment weighing approximately 30 pounds; and demonstrating sporting and officiating skills involving running, bending, and reaching.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Recreation or Physical Education and two years of experience in planning and supervising athletic programs, or an equivalent combination of experience and training enabling performance of the essential job functions.
Ability to communicate with management, staff, and the general public.
Ability to lift and carry audiovisual equipment weighing approximately 30 pounds.
Ability to demonstrate sporting and officiating movements and skills, including running, bending, and reaching.

Nice To Haves

Computer skills in Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

Consult with administrative staff to plan athletic activities.
Prepare activity schedules based on the number of teams and available facilities.
Work with neighborhood groups to determine athletic interests and needs of targeted groups.
Recruit, train, and supervise part-time staff.
Conduct clinics to certify coaches, using videos and open discussion to instruct on game strategies and techniques, psychological coaching factors, first aid, practice drills, and Park Commission rules and regulations.
Conduct clinics to train officials for sporting events by demonstrating officiating techniques and explaining rules and regulations.
Confer with participants and/or spectators to resolve grievances, provide information, and explain rules.
Oversee team registration to verify rosters and ensure registration requirements are maintained.
Work with outside agencies and organizations to secure and schedule athletic facilities.
Inspect city facilities and equipment, and report maintenance needs to the supervisor.
Monitor and forecast budget expenditures.
Supervise weekend and night sporting events.
Perform additional functions, essential or otherwise, as assigned.